§ Mr. MacDougallTo ask the Minister of State, Department for International Development if he will make a statement on progress in the construction of an airstrip on St Helena. [117879]
§ Hilary BennAs a result of talks held last September in St Helena, an invitation to the private sector seeking innovative proposals for the development of air access was launched by the St Helena Government on 7 April 2003. Details of this invitation can be found at www.giclimited.com. In response, various parties have given notification of intent to submit outline proposals by the invitation deadline of 25 July.